Minneapolis to Boston (MSP–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,121 mi airlines 59/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL2649
DL Delta
319
6:55 AM
CDT T1
10:51 AM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1605
SY Sun Country
738
8:12 AM
CDT T2
11:55 AM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2655
DL Delta
320
10:15 AM
CDT T1
2:02 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2377
AF Air France
739
1:20 PM
CDT T1
5:04 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2669
AF Air France
739
1:20 PM
CDT T1
5:04 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2184
AF Air France
739
1:20 PM
CDT T1
5:04 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2558
DL Delta
739
1:20 PM
CDT T1
5:04 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2838
AF Air France
321
3:20 PM
CDT T1
7:15 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2614
DL Delta
321
7:59 PM
CDT T1
11:49 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2445
AF Air France
321
7:59 PM
CDT T1
11:49 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2591
DL Delta
321
8:37 PM
CDT T1
12:33 AM+1
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL8786
DL Delta
739
9:05 PM
CDT T1
12:55 AM+1
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2303
DL Delta
321
5:50 AM
EDT TA
8:12 AM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4361
AM Aeromexi
321
5:50 AM
EDT TA
8:19 AM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1138
DL Delta
321
8:05 AM
EDT TA
10:29 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1606
SY Sun Country
738
9:40 AM
EDT TE
11:58 AM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2750
AF Air France
319
10:40 AM
EDT TA
1:09 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1103
DL Delta
BCS3
11:55 AM
EDT TA
2:16 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2919
AF Air France
320
3:15 PM
EDT TA
5:37 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1127
DL Delta
221
5:12 PM
EDT TA
7:16 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1098
DL Delta
739
6:55 PM
EDT TA
8:59 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL8939
DL Delta
11:53 PM
EDT
1:20 AM+1
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Boston
3 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 1,121 mi 2h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 102 1-stop hubs

MSP–BOS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,121 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–BOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 36 319, 320, 321, 739 2h44-2h56 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 22 321, 739 2h44-2h55 100% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 2h43 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – DL
320 Airbus A320 – DL
321 Airbus A321 – AF, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (58 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to BOS direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
102
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,638
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → BOS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
55%
Return
BOS → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → BOS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Boston is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · BOS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Boston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,121 mi / 1,804 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 43m to 2h 56m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Getting from BOS

Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).

Boston Climate

Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.

Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.

MSP–BOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Boston route.
Route details
Distance1,121 mi / 1,804 km
Flight time2h 43m to 2h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights59 out / 57 return
1-stop connections102 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to BOS flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Boston Logan International Airport take approximately 2h 43m to 2h 56m. The route covers 1,121 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from MSP to BOS. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, BDR, ROC, HPN, LUK, PDK, GPT, APA, ORL, MLB, CXO, RAP, VRB, SAF, APF, OPF, ASE, HRL, JAC, HDN, AGS, YVR, SJC, SAV, SNA, MBJ, STT, BFI, TYS, CUN, LIR, VPS, MEM, JFK, MKE, MCI, DTW, SUS, ORD, PHL, CLE, DSM, STL, RIC, PIT, MDW, DCA, ATL, BNA, YUL, LGA, BWI, EWR, DUB, ORF, SDF, CMH, RDU, CVG, PDX, RSW, SYR, DEN, AUS, IAH, TPA, SAN, GCM, IAD, IND, MIA, CLT, YYZ, MCO, SEA, DAL, DFW, SLC, PHX, FLL, JAX, LHR, LAS, MEX, SFO, BZN, KEF, CDG, AMS, LAX, SRQ, SJU, MSY, CHS, SAT, PBI, PLS, NAS, SXM, PUJ, AUA and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Boston is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from BOS to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSP to BOS

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to BOS ranges from 2 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,121 miles (1,804 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.